Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of King Henry VII and the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty, but how much do you know about her? Grab your favourite snack and beverage, make yourself comfortable and test your knowledge of this Tudor lady with our fun quiz.
Lady Margaret Beaufort Quiz
Correct! John Beaufort was a descendant of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford.
Wrong! John Beaufort was a descendant of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford.
Correct! In 1453, Edmund and Jasper Tudor were granted her wardship by their half-brother, King Henry VI.
Wrong! In 1453, Edmund and Jasper Tudor were granted her wardship by their half-brother, King Henry VI.
Correct! Whether or not there was an actual marriage is unclear but Margaret was returned to her mother and it is agreed that the marriage was never consummated. However, when the Earl of Suffolk was disgraced in 1450, their marriage (or betrothal) was voided.
Wrong! The answer is John de la Pole. Whether or not there was an actual marriage is unclear but Margaret was returned to her mother and it is agreed that the marriage was never consummated. However, when the Earl of Suffolk was disgraced in 1450, their marriage (or betrothal) was voided.
Correct! Six months after he sustained his injuries at the Battle of Barnet, Henry Stafford died, most likely from his wounds.
Wrong! It was the Battle of Barnet. Six months after he sustained his injuries at the Battle of Barnet, Henry Stafford died, most likely from his wounds.
Correct! In 1476 she gained favour with the Queen consort, Elizabeth Woodville and six years later Margaret was given the honour of holding Princess Bridget at her christening.
Wrong! The answer is Princess Bridget. In 1476, Margaret gained favour with the Queen consort, Elizabeth Woodville and six years later she was given the honour of holding Princess Bridget at her christening.
Correct! The women had begun planning the wedding prior to the unexpected death of King Edward IV. It was after Richard III declared Elizabeth's children by Edward IV illegitimate that the women began to plot again.
Wrong! The women had begun planning the wedding prior to the unexpected death of King Edward IV. It was after Richard III declared Elizabeth's children by Edward IV illegitimate that the women began to plot again.
Correct! He became king after the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, but he didn't personally kill Richard.
Wrong! He became king after the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, but he didn't personally kill Richard.
Correct! The wedding occurred on the 18th January 1486, just over two months after his coronation on 30th October 1485. This marriage united the Houses of York and Lancaster.
Wrong! The wedding occurred on the 18th January 1486, just over two months after his coronation on 30th October 1485. This marriage united the Houses of York and Lancaster.
Correct! She was born on 31st May 1443 and she died in 1509.
Wrong! She was 66. She was born on 31st May 1443 and she died in 1509.
Correct! The coronation took place on 24th June 1509 and Margaret died on 29th June 1509.
Wrong! It's true. The coronation took place on 24th June 1509 and Margaret died on 29th June 1509.
Isn’t the distance between end of 0ctober and mid January more than two and a half months, so all of the choices are wrong?
It’s still 2 months, rather than the other choices. Thanks!